WorldThe authorities sought to reassure the public, saying there was no evidence the condition could be transmitted to humans. Most of those affected were female elephants and their calves, with only one male among the dead. Picture credit: UnsplashNairobi: The deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Kenya 's Amboseli National Park have sparked an investigation, wildlife authorities said Tuesday. Most of those affected were female elephants and their calves, with only one male among the dead. The authorities sought to reassure the public, saying there was no evidence the condition could be transmitted to humans.